MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), inaugurated today in Mogadishu a national conference dedicated to addressing the humanitarian response to the severe drought affecting several provinces across the country. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the conference brought together senior …
Read More »Banadir governor launches Boondheere drainage development
MOGADISHU — Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein Mungab, Governor of the Banadir Regional Administration and Mayor of Mogadishu, has officially launched the rehabilitation and dredging project for the Boondheere District water catchment basin. The initiative is part of a comprehensive strategy to develop infrastructure and modernize essential services in the Somali …
Read More »Somalia, UN sign agreement to strengthen child protection in conflict zones
MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations signed today in Mogadishu the “2025 Implementation Guide,” a strategic framework aimed at enhancing protection measures for children affected by armed conflict and ensuring their safety. According to local press sources, the agreement was signed on behalf of the …
Read More »Somalia launches national Diphtheria vaccination campaign in Banadir region
MOGADISHU — H.E. Ali Haji Adam, the Somali Minister of Health, officially launched the first phase of the national immunization campaign against Diphtheria today in Mogadishu, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The campaign covers all districts of the Banadir region as part of government efforts to …
Read More »Somali university union warns against using educational institutions as polling stations
MOGADISHU — The Union of Somali Universities warned today against plans to designate schools, institutes, and universities as polling stations in the upcoming elections, asserting that such a move could jeopardize student safety, disrupt education, and compromise the neutrality of academic institutions. According to the Hiiraan Online (HOL) news site, …
Read More »Advancing education: Somalia nears hiring 10,000 teachers
MOGADISHU — Farah Sheikh Abdulqadir, Minister of Education, Culture, and Higher Education of the Federal Republic of Somalia, has announced that the implementation of the strategic plan to recruit 10,000 teachers is nearing completion. The move aims to advance the educational sector and address the shortage of teaching staff across …
Read More »Launch of voluntary medical projects to bolster healthcare sector in Somalia
MOGADISHU — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) inaugurated in Mogadishu seven specialized voluntary medical projects aimed at providing advanced healthcare to low-income individuals in the Federal Republic of Somalia, as part of the Saudi Volunteer Program for Specialized Surgeries. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), …
Read More »AfDB approves 76 mln USD to modernize Somalia’s road network
ABIDJAN — The African Development Bank has approved additional funding of $76.37 million for the Road Infrastructure Programme in the Federal Republic of Somalia, a key component of the strategic Horn of Africa Corridor project. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the program aims to upgrade the land transport …
Read More »”Agricultural seeds law” approved in Somaliland to boost local production and self-sufficiency
HARGEISA — The Council of Ministers in Somaliland has approved the Agricultural Seeds Law, a strategic move aimed at regulating the agricultural sector and developing local production to enhance the food security system in the region. According to the “Mogadishu Press” news platform, the approval of the law took place …
Read More »EU provides $7 million to bolster humanitarian aid and human rights in Somalia
MOGADISHU — The European Union has announced a new assistance package for the Federal Republic of Somalia exceeding $7 million, dedicated to bolstering humanitarian relief and enhancing human rights safeguards in support of the nation’s stability and development initiatives. H.E. Francesca Di Mauro, the EU Ambassador to Somalia, explained—as reported …
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